How much does a production make in Chicago?
$59,900a year
Median yearly pay for productions in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $28.80 an hour or $4,992 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.80
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 119 of 378
- Jobs in the area
- 8,560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,220Median: $59,900Highest 10%: $92,240
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,220 | $21.26 | |
| 25th | $48,990 | $23.55 | |
| Median | $59,900 | $28.80 | |
| 75th | $76,170 | $36.62 | |
| 90th | $92,240 | $44.35 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for productions.
| Decatur, IL | $73,680 |
| Davenport, IA | $62,420 |
| Bloomington, IL | $60,550 |
| Champaign, IL | $58,780 |
| Peoria, IL | $58,320 |
| Rockford, IL | $58,230 |
| Kankakee, IL | $55,580 |
| Paducah, KY | $51,600 |
| St. Louis, MO | $51,260 |
| Springfield, IL | $50,170 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $47,720 |
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Salaries for every job in Chicago, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a production make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $28.80 ($59,900 a year).
Do productions make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $59,900 against $59,650 nationally, 0% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $57,880, so Chicago pays 3% more.
Where does Chicago rank for production pay?
119 of 378 metro areas with data.
How much does a production make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $92,240 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.